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Planning - BPC Considerations 2021

December 2021

  • 21/01392/FULL Land Adjacent To 2 Hague Cottages, Coldharbour Road. Change of use of agricultural land to residential. Construction of two semi-detached houses and garages. Redesign of the application approved under application number 20/01265/FULL.  The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03764/FULL Lake Wood, Standen Street. Change of Use from Water and Woodland Management to siting of timber shed, implement store. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/03894/FULL Bishopsdale, Biddenden. Change of Use of land for the siting of five shepherds huts to be used for holiday use within deer park with associated parking and amenity facilities. The Parish Council supports this application.

November 2021

  • 21/03444/FULL  Field Farm House, Coldharbour Road. Erection of proposed single storey outbuilding. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02327/FULL Hopehouse Hens, Hopehouse Lane. Excavation works to pond (Retrospective). The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03552/FULL 1 Claremont Place, Chapel Lane. Single storey rear extension and Side porch addition with storage. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03599/FULL The Barn House, Cranbrook Road. Alterations to fenestration of house and replace existing garage/log store. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03588/FULL Stable Cottage, The Green.  Demolish existing rear lean-to and replace with similar size rear extension for ancillary use (utility and shower room), internal alterations including addition of bedroom/office on ground floor, addition of small balcony to serve master bedroom, replacement and upgrade of some windows and porch. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03581/FULL Plum Tree Cottage, Halden Lane. Proposed garden outbuilding. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/03664/FULL Broomhill, Dingleden. Proposed single storey infill extension to north elevation. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03687/FULL 2 Century Cottage, Rolvenden Road. Single storey side extension, infill porch and permeable hard standing for one additional vehicle. The Parish Council supports this application.

October 2021

  • 21/02575/FULL Land At Nineveh Lane. Installation of a reservoir for horticultural irrigation purposes, pump house, and extension to an existing farm track. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02947/FULL Under Mount, Cranbrook Road. Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian; erection of proposed stables and associated riding menage, tractor store and muck heap. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/03277/SUB Beacon Hall House, Rolvenden Road. Submission of details in relation to Condition 1 (Date of Commencement), Condition 2 (Approved Plans), Condition 3 (External Materials), Condition 4 (Proposed Fencing), Condition 5 (Proposed Ecological Enhancement), Condition 6 (External Lighting), Condition 7 (Foul Sewage Treatment) and Condition 9 (Landscaping Scheme) of 19/00779/FULL.  The Parish Council objects to this application in respect of Condition 6 (External Lighting)
  • 21/03398/LBC Cattsford, Dingleden. Listed Building Consent: Installation of 2 no. recessed conservation rooflights within catslide roof.The Parish Council supports this application
  • 21/03388/LBC Cattsford, Dingleden. Listed Building Consent: Removal of rendered chimney on North West elevation. The Parish Council supports this application.

September 2021

  • 21/02571/LBC 1 Corner Cottages Cranbrook Road. Listed Building Consent - Temporarily remove the existing brick floors in the dining room and lounge, dig out 270 mm of soil, place a concrete underlay of 100mm, a damp proof membrane, 50 mm of rigid insulation, underfloor heating pipes and 75 mm of screed, and then replace the bricks on top. the dining room bricks will be relayed in the currently existing stretcher bond, while the lounge will be re-laid in the currently present herringbone pattern. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02862/FULL Barnhill Dingleden Farm Road. Single storey side extension; two new canopy porches; and new rooflight. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02714/FULL Land Adjacent To Standen Street. Material change of use of land to mixed use for agriculture, equestrian and to include stationing of caravans for residential occupation with associated operational development, additional hard standing, repositioned manure store (Part Retrospective).  The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/03012/FULL  Little Nineveh, Nineveh Lane.  Erection of veranda to the front of the property and boot/utility room extension to the rear. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03045/FULL and 21/03046/LBC Laurel House, The Street. Demolition of existing garage and construction of matching garage in the same location. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/03083/FULL Forest Farm, Nineveh Lane. Change of use of land from agricultural field to residential garden. The Parish Council supports this application.

August 2021

  • 21/02193/FULL Lower Standen Farm Standen Street. Conversion of a redundant Oast into a single residential dwelling together with a small extension, replacement of existing outbuilding and change of use of land to residential curtilage together with landscaping and ecological enhancements. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02298/FULL and 21/02299/LBC Clevelands The Street. Listed Building Consent: Proposed internal alterations to kitchen, larder and utility/boot room, installation of new window, replacement of one existing window and replacement of a window with patio doors, proposed patio area and new fencing. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02136/FULL Colebarn Farm Cottage Stepneyford Lane. Creation of terrace on south side; Living room extension with doors onto terrace; Insertion of door way from office out onto the terrace; Creation of wc & hand wash basin in former boiler space; Amalgamation of sperate wc and bathroom into single room with existing wc doorway blocked up, fittings renewed, systems updated, new extractor fan; Replacement windows and exterior doors; Electrical upgrade, including LED lighting where appropriate; Plumbing upgrade; New kitchen, existing configuration; Removal of oil powered central heating system and replacement with low energy electric panels; Additional loft insulation, as required; Make good exterior rendering and repaint; Replace gutter boards and gutters.  The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02441/FULL Moorwood Woodcock Lane. Conversion and extension of outbuilding to create annexe accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/01577/FULL Benton Farm, Dingleden. Provision of equestrian menage measuring 55m x 25m with silica sand and rubber chip topping with 3x rail wooden fencing.  The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02054/FULL Cattsford Farm, Dingleden. New agricultural building for use as animal welfare with open cattle shed & hay storage. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02014/FULL The Old Barn, Nineveh Lane. To dig a nature pond on agricultural ground. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02261/FULL St Georges Church. Upgrade the existing path between the village and the school. The Parish Council supports this application.

July 2021

  • 21/01966/FULL Yew Tree Barn, Mill Street, Iden Green. Proposed first floor rear extension. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01982/ FULL The Bothy, The Street. Alterations and extensions to convert existing bungalow to a two-storey dwellinghouse, creation of outdoor pool, conversion of existing barn to games room and artists studio. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01436/TPO Owlgate House Mill Street Iden Green. Trees: T1 (OAK) - Remove 3 lower limbs and reduce crown by 7ft. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02009/FULL Forest Farm, Nineveh Lane. Remodel existing house include; loft conversion with new pitched roof with dormers and roof lights; replacement windows and doors; new exterior weatherboard cladding; new porch; remove 4 no. outbuildings and replace with new home office, workshop & garden store building. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01973/FULL Under Mount , Cranbrook Road. Proposed extension and conversion of existing garage; Proposed two storey front extension; Proposed single storey rear extension; Proposed loft conversion with addition of rear dormers; Erection of proposed garage; Associated internal and external works. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/02098/LBC Laurel House, The Street. Replacement garage; Internal and external refurbishment works; Reinstatement and repointing of brickwork plinth; Replacement of 7 no. external joinery items into existing structural openings, repair of 1 no. window, insertion of 1 no. new window to rear elevation, replacement and relocation of 2 no. roof lights; Alteration and repair of existing rear chimney; Replacement of rainwater goods; Replacement of existing redundant external WC; Internal alterations to existing bathroom; Replacement of existing dormers; Replacement of existing roof finishes and weathering; Renovation of existing loft space; Associated internal and external renovation works; Replacement of 3 no. existing trees. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • KCC/TW/0135/2021 Benenden Wastewater Treatment Works, Walkhurst Road. Change of use of land to enable an upgrade and extension of the wastewater treatment works, to include construction and operation of above ground wastewater treatment plant; a ferric dosing kiosk, caustic dosing kiosk and Motor Control Centre kiosk; installation of site fencing and associated landscaping.  The Parish Council made no comment.
  • 21/01577/FULL Benton Farm, Dingleden. Provision of equestrian menage measuring 55m x 25m with silica sand and rubber chip topping with 3x rail wooden fencing. The Parish Council will consider a revised scheme to be submitted.
  • 21/02094/FULL and 21/02095/LBC Cattsford Dingleden. Single storey side extension and double storey rear extension. The Parish Council supports this application.

June 2021

  • 21/01205/FULL Waterden, Goddards Green Road. Resubmission and variation of the approved scheme 19/03030/FULL including different roof-light arrangement, roof finish, roofline of link, larger covered terrace to rear, fixed door rather than opening to rear of link (Part Retrospective). The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01911/FULL and 21/01912/LBC Cattsford, Dingleden. Upgrade thermal performance of existing dwelling and internal alterations. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01503/FULL The Parsonage , Cranbrook Road. Erection of single storey side extension; internal alterations to layout and fenestration; proposed replacement garage and extension of existing driveway. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/01690/LBC 1 Corner Cottages, Cranbrook Road. Listed Building Consent: Amendments to approval under application reference 21/00203/LBC. Alterations to approved windows. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01369/FULL Oakdale, The Green. Erection of a tractor barn and store together with the construction of an access track. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21/01392/FULL Land Adjacent To 2 Hague Cottages, Coldharbour Road. Change of use of agricultural land to residential. Construction of two semi detached house, garages and new vehicular access. Redesign of the application approved under application number 20/02165/FULL. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 20/03727/FULL and 20/03728/LBC Mill Street House, Mill Street. Timber orangery. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01035/FULL Walkhurst Farmhouse, New Pond Road. Proposed two storey extension; Erection of a detached car port. The Parish Council objects to this application.

17/05/21

  • 21/01082/FULL Pelham, Walkhurst Road.  Demolition of garage; proposed erection of ancillary building to be used as a workshop, home gym and living accommodation. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00967/FULL Part Of Reed Wood, Mill Street. Retention of a forestry building, retention of a mobile welfare unit in situ, retention of lean-to and proposed works to repair and maintain an existing access track (Part Retrospective). The Parish Council commented on this application.
  • 21/00313/FULL Barn Land Adjacent To Bankside, Dingleden. Replace existing dilapidated timber framed building with new maintaining existing use (Part Retrospective). The Parish Council commented on this application.
  • 21/00766/FULL The Garden House, Standen Street. Demolition of existing single garage; erection of detached 3 bay garage with room above; first floor rear extension with internal alterations changes to fenestration. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/01038/TPO 12 Vere Meadows. Oak – fell. The Parish Council objects to this application.

19/04/21

  • 20/03322/FULL 4 Medway Cottages, Woodcock Lane. Side and rear part single part two storey extension; addition of 4 no. rooflights; changes to fenestration. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00337/FULL Yew Tree Farm, Mill Street Change in use of land for the out of season retention of a single mobile home for seasonal workers accommodation. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00533/FULL Ramsden Farm House, Dingleden. Construction of greenhouse. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 20/03267/FULL Cleveland Farm, Green Lane. Conversion of The Granary to form two residential units; Demolition of all other buildings on site and the erection of four new residential dwellings with associated landscaping. The Parish Council neither supports nor objects.
  • 21/00762/FULL Plum Tree Cottage, Halden Lane. Change of use from Agricultural (sheep farming) to Amenity Garden. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00809/FULL 6 Vere Meadows. Partial garage conversion. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00777/FULL Hopehouse Hens, Standen Street. Stationing of a mobile home & timber shed for an agricultural worker for a period of three years (Part Retrospective). The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00911/FULL Standen Farmhouse, Standen Street. Erection of single storey rear extension. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00992/FULL 12 Vere Meadows. Proposed single-storey rear extension including a log burner flue. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00870/FULL Hobbits, New Pond Road. Hip to gable extension with a dormer loft conversion to create a bedroom and W.C. with associated ground and first floor alterations; replacement porch. The Parish Council supports this application.

15/03/21

  • 21/00239/FULL Weavers, Mill Street, Iden Green. Removal of Condition 5 (access); Condition 3 (Landscaping) of 15 503322 FULL. The Parish Council made no comment.
  • 21/00202/FULL 1 Corner Cottages, Cranbrook Road. Replace decomposed wooden roof over front door on like-for-like basis; repair render on some damaged first floor side façade panels; replace existing wooden fence to front; re-pave front parking with pebbles. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00203/LBC 1 Corner Cottages, Cranbrook Road. Listed Building Consent: Internal and external repairs and renovations to include; updating electric wiring and new distribution board (including smart meter), install dedicated water supply and replace metal piping with copper piping; install gas line (including smart meter) for new central heating combination boiler and oven in kitchen; replace all radiators and some piping; removal of partition stud wall in kitchen; construction of new stud wall in kitchen to create new utility room and toilet; underfloor heating; new flagstone floor in kitchen; alterations to bathroom; lay tiles in bathroom; repair plaster on walls and ceilings throughout the cottage; repaint walls and ceilings; clean existing brick and wood floors; wax wooden floors; replace decomposed wooden window on second floor, rear façade; replace decomposed wooden roof over front door on like-for-like basis; repair render on some damaged first floor side façade panels; replace existing wooden fence to front; repave front parking with pebbles. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00465/FULL Benenden Girls School, Cranbrook Road. Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 17 (Level Details) of Planning Permission 18/01131/FULL - Music Hall - Reduction to external ramp to basement level, Extent of plant screen, Removal of high level glazing and brickwork wall extended to parapet level, Courtyard/Amphitheatre Area - Removal of step in curved wall, School Hall - Geometry of metal fins, Removal of rooflight in link building, Removal of high level glazing. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21/00370/FULL Stable Cottage, The Green. Demolish and rebuild porch and rear conservatory; Reorganise internally to provide 3 bedrooms on ground floor and open plan kitchen, dining and living space on first floor; New windows to existing cottage and new extension to provide garden room and balcony. The Parish Council objects to this application.

15/02/21

  • 21 00221 FULL Land Adjacent To Springhill Oast, Standen Street Variation of Conditions 2 Approved Plans and 6 Landscaping and Ecology of Planning Permission 20 01041 FULL - Substitution of reinforced grass grid with loose pea shingle with treated timber edge. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21 00142 FULL Pelham, Walkhurst Road Extension to garage to provide workshop, home gym and living accommodation above. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21 00091 FULL Moorlands , Woodcock Lane. Erection of a garage / store. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 21 00130 FULL Twysden Cottage, Coldharbour Road. Demolition of existing shed and existing prefabricated double garage, replace with a traditional timber frame barn style garage and store; associated landscaping work. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 21 00293 FULL Stream Cottage, Coldharbour Road. Demolition of existing barn and erection of a replacement building for the creation of a single holiday let and the erection of incidental outbuilding. The Parish Council supports this application.

18/01/21

  • 20 03492 FULL  and 20 03493 LBC Woodcock Inn, Woodcock Lane. Single storey rear extension and alterations to public house. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 20 03693 FULL The Old Barn, Nineveh Lane. Installation of automatic wooden gate on driveway. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 20 03727 FULL and 20 03728 LBC Mill Street House, Mill Street, Iden Green. Timber orangery. The Parish Council objects to this application.
  • 20 03741 FULL Green Briars, Cranbrook Road. First floor extension over existing garage. The Parish Council supports this application.
  • 20 03267 FULL Cleveland Farm, Green Lane. Conversion of The Granary to form two residential units; Demolition of all other buildings on site and the erection of four new residential dwellings with associated landscaping. The Parish Council has made comments.